Names of God: ADONAI

ADONAI, Meaning

The Lord My Great Lord.

Application

God is the Master and majestic Lord. God is our total authority.

References

Psalm 8; Isaiah 40:3-5; Ezekiel 16:8; Habakkuk 3:19

Pronounced: ah-doe-NI

"Adonai" (plural) is derived from the singular "Adon "(Lord). This term was pronounced in substitution of "YHWH" (considered too sacred to be uttered).

Category: Theology